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Watch: Inside court as Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to remove juror

Watch: Inside court as Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to remove juror

Summary

The jury in the Lindsay Clancy case could not reach a decision after six days of discussion. Clancy’s lawyer asked the judge to remove a juror who refused to follow the law about reasonable doubt, but the judge said no.

Key Facts

  • The jury failed to agree on a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy case after six days.
  • The jury forewoman sent a note saying a juror would not follow instructions on reasonable doubt.
  • Reasonable doubt means the juror must be sure before finding someone guilty.
  • Clancy’s lawyer asked the judge to remove this juror because of their refusal.
  • The judge did not agree to remove the juror.
  • The case is ongoing with jury deliberations continuing.
  • The video of the court moment is reported by BBC’s Ana Faguy.
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